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Royal Deeside Scotland: Accommodation -Hotels

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Auld Kirk Hotel

The Auld Kirk has 2 AA Rosettes and is currently Taste of Grampian Restaurant of the year. It is a 4 star graded restaurant with rooms with both the AA and Visit Scotland.

31 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RQ

Tel: 01339 755762

www.theauldkirk.com

Banchory Lodge Hotel - Banchory

Banchory Lodge Hotel - Banchory

Banchory Lodge Hotel is privately owned and and offers superior accommodation in an idyllic riverside garden setting. Many of the 22 bedrooms have river views and the dining room overlooks the confluence of the rivers Feugh and Dee. Banchory Lodge offers 20 bedrooms, 2 AA Rosette dining, and outstanding corporate and conference facilities

Dee Street AB31 5HS Scotland, Banchory, Kincardineshire, Scotland, AB31 5HS

Tel: 01330 822625

www.banchorylodge.co.uk

Commercial Hotel

3* small hotel with 9 tastefully decorated en-suite rooms and an enviable reputation for great food and friendly service this former 18th century coaching inn in the Deeside village of Tarland is a hidden gem offering the perfect place to refresh & rejuvenate whilst enjoying the stunning scenery of The Cairngorms & Royal Deeside

The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 4TX

Tel: 013398 81922

www.thecommercial-hotel.co.uk

Glen Lui Hotel - Ballater, Scotland

Glen Lui Hotel - Ballater, Scotland

19-bedroom hotel set in 2 acres of woodland ground in the heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside with wonderful views across the golf course to majestic Lochnagar in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. Our restaurant prepares dishes to order using fresh, local ingredients. Stuuning views and extensive gardens. Conference facilities and coffees.

Invercauld Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RP

Tel: 01339 755402

www.glen-lui-hotel.co.uk

Green Inn - Ballater

Green Inn - Ballater

Three AA Rosettes, EatScotland Gold award-winning restaurant with rooms in the heart of Ballater. (Visit Scotland 4 Stars) Recommended by the AA Restaurant Guide, The Good Food Guide, Michelin, Scotland The Best and others. All dishes are cooked to order using fresh local produce.

9 Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5QQ

Tel: 01339 755701

www.green-inn.com

Hilton Craigendarroch - Ballater

Hilton Craigendarroch -  Ballater

The smallest Hilton hotel in the world but what a glorious setting! Fine dining, snacks, accommodation, spa, two pools, leisure centre. What more could you ask for - all in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland and on the edge of Ballater with magnificent views looking west up the Dee Valley onto Lochnagar.

Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5XA

Tel: 013397 55858

www.hilton.co.uk/craigendarroch

Huntly Arms Hotel, Aboyne

The Huntly Arms Hotel is set in the picturesque village of Aboyne, surrounded by the beautiful Cairngorms Park and a stones throw from the River Dee. Probably the oldest coaching inn to be found in Scotland, the hotel dates back to 1432 and has played host to Jacobite leaders and later to Queen Victoria, who often rested at the Hotel on her way to Balmoral. The Huntly Arms has 50 en-suite bedrooms from most of which you can witness spectacular scenery.

Charlestown Road, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HS

Tel: 01339 886101

www.oxfordhotelsandinns.com/OurHotels/HuntlyArms

Loch Kinord Hotel -Dinnet, Aboyne

Loch Kinord Hotel -Dinnet, Aboyne

A 3-star village hotel originally built in the 19th century by Queen Victoria's doctor. We offer 22 comfortable single, double and family rooms and are famed for our AA Rosette and Taste of Scotland dining that uses the very best of local produce. Great accommodation in this part of Scotland. There is often live folk music taking place with the Deeside Sessions. Our newly built log cabins are an ideal base and each has 2 bedrooms sleeping up to 4. We have access to the River Feugh for fishing and a Ghillie who will pick up from the hotel and return back.

Ballater Road Dinnet, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5JY

Tel: 01339 885229

www.lochkinord.com

Lodge on the Loch - Restaurant, Spa Hotel & Golf

Lodge on the Loch - Restaurant, Spa Hotel & Golf

Lochside Restaurant & Bistro Bar - Golf Course and Boutique Hotel Accommodation. Dinner, Bar Supper, Bistro and Kids menus offering a wide range of food with the option of casual eating on our balcony. Members of Eat Scotland. Full restaurant and bar services to residents and non residents. Newly opened accommmodation and a spa and has some of the best views in Aberdeenshire - facing west over Aboyne Loch. Conference facilities. Try your hand on the superb 9 hole golf course.

Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5BR

Tel: 01339 886444

www.thelodgeontheloch.com

Marcliffe Hotel & Spa - Pitfodells, Aberdeen

Marcliffe Hotel & Spa - Pitfodells, Aberdeen

Further afield and on the North Deeside Road at Pitfodels in Aberdeen we are pleased to be associated with The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa which is a 5 star luxury hotel set in 11 acres of wooded grounds. With 35 Rooms and 7 Suites this privately owned hotel is designed as a restful, elegant refuge for both the business and leisure traveller.

Noth Deeside Rd Pitfodels, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB15 9YA

Tel: 01224 861000

www.marcliffe.com

Moorfield House Hotel

This charming family run hotel sits in a secluded location within the historic village of Braemar and overlooks the famous ‘Braemar Highland Games Gathering’ arena. Recently refurbished to a high standard the hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome, comfortable accommodation, a first – class dining experience and is the ideal base for outdoor activities all year round.There is ample parking in out private car park for cars, Mini Buses and motor cycles, and we have ample drying facilities for wet clothing and storage for bikes.Our fully licensed restaurant (open to the public) has recently been awarded 3* by Visit Scotland , why not discover why we have a growing reputation for the quality and exceptional value of our freshly cooked and locally sourced menu.

Chapel Brae , Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5YT

Tel: 013397 41244

www.moorfieldhousehotel.com/

Potarch Hotel

Set on the south bank of the beautiful River Dee, surrounded by glorious countryside, a warm welcome awaits you at the Potarch Hotel.You are invited to sample true Scottish hospitality - complemented by fine wines, real ales, log fires and a wee dram! The Potarch Hotel is open under new management as of Feb 2010. Che & Nicola Mueller look forward to welcoming returning and new guests to the hotel and restaurant.The bar lounge is open from 12 pm – 9 pm Sun- Thur and 12 pm -10 pm Fri & Sat.

By Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4BD

Tel: 01339 884339

www.potarchhotel.co.uk

Raemoir House Hotel - Banchory

Raemoir House Hotel - Banchory

A beautiful, privately owned and run Scottish country house hotel located close to Aberdeen and 1 mile north of Banchory. The Georgian mansion house sits in 10 acres of lawn and parkland. Raemoir offers 20 bedrooms, 2 AA Rosette dining, and outstanding corporate and conference facilities

Raemoir, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4ED

Tel: 01330 824884

www.raemoir.com

Tor na Coille

Tor na Coille

The Tor-na-Coille Hotel is a privately owned Country House Hotel, set in 8 acres of magnificent woodland, opposite the picturesque Banchory golf course, just 18 miles drive from Aberdeen City Centre. The hotel has 23 spacious en-suite bedrooms, individually furnished and some of our larger rooms have authentic open fireplaces.

Inchmarlo Road , Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4AB

Tel: 01330 822242

www.tornacoille.com

Aberdeen Arms

The Square, Tarland, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 4TX

Tel: 013398 81225

Alexandra Hotel

12 Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QJ Scotla

Tel: 01339 755376

Allargue Arms Hotel

Corgarff, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8YP

Tel: 019756 51410

Boat Inn

Charleston Road, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5EL Scotla

Tel: 01339 886137

Braemar Lodge Hotel

Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YQ

Tel: 01339 741627

Brentwood Hotel

101 Crown Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6HH

Tel: 01224 595 440

Burnett Arms

25 High Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5TD

Tel: 01330 824944

Cambus O May Hotel

By Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5SE

Tel: 01339 755428

Colquhonnie Hotel

Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8UN

Tel: 01975 65 12 10

Darroch Learg Hotel & Restaurant

56 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5UX

Tel: 013397 55443

Deeside Hotel

45 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RQ

Tel: 013397 55420/56079

Fife Lodge Hotel

Sandyhill Road, Banff, Banffshire, AB45 1BE

Tel: 01261 812436

Forbes Arms Hotel

Forbes, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QJ

Tel: 019755 62108

Glen Avon Hotel

The Square, Tomintoul, Banffshire, AB37 9ET

Tel: 01807 580218

Glenkindie Arms Hotel

Glenkindie, Aberdeenshire, AB33 5SX

Tel: 019756 41288/07854 920172

Gordon & Richmond Hotel

The Square, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET

Tel: 01807 580206

Gordon Arms Hotel

Main Street, Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4HB

Tel: 01464 861615

Kildrummy Castle Hotel

Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 5EX

Tel: 019755 71288

Kildrummy Inn

Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QS

Tel: 019755 71227

Lumsden Arms Hotel

Main Street, Lumsden, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4JN

Tel: 01464 861712

Maryculter House Hotel

South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Aberdeenshire, AB12 5GB

Tel: 01224 732 124

Minmore House Hotel

Glenlivet, Banffshire, AB37 9DB

Tel: 01807 590378

Pannanich Wells

South Deeside Rd, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5SJ

Tel: 01339 755018

The Inver hotel

By Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5XN

Tel: 01339 742345

The Stag Hotel

40 High Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5SR

Tel: 01330 824671

The Vale Hotel

Main Street, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8AA

Tel: 019755 62183